Chemical and Biological Engineering

Also known as bioengineering, this major combines chemical engineering with elements of science to develop new drug therapies, synthetic molecules, and environmental and industrial applications.

Bioengineers typically design and produce biomolecules, cell-based products and tissues, and have the expertise to work in a broad range of industries. They work with a range of products, from renewable chemicals and fuels to biodegradable plastics and biopharmaceuticals.

Bioengineering at UQ is offered in conjunction with chemical engineering and upon graduation, you'll be fully accredited as a chemical engineer.

Join a groundbreaking industry

Bioengineers can create living cells to produce products and can design and optimise the bioprocess to manufacture bioproducts on a large scale.

Work on groundbreaking projects that enhance the lives of others while using renewable resources and producing minimal waste on the environment.

Highlights

38 in the world for chemical engineering

QS World University Rankings 2020

1 in Queensland for chemical engineering

QS World University Rankings 2020

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Chemical engineer

Bioengineer

Validation engineer

Chemical process engineer

Project engineer

Technical manager

Environmental engineer

Process engineer

Early-career salary

Chemical Engineer

$48K–$77K

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Late-career salary

Chemical Engineer

$78K–$309K

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“I’ve always been really intrigued by the health industry and the impact engineering and technology are having on medical applications. The choice to study chemical and biological engineering was obvious as this discipline uses engineering principles to tackle biological and medical issues.”

Amorita Combis

Current student, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical and Biological)

“I’ve always been really intrigued by the health industry and the impact engineering and technology are having on medical applications. The choice to study chemical and biological engineering was obvious as this discipline uses engineering principles to tackle biological and medical issues.”

Amorita Combis

Current student, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical and Biological)